Queen vs King Bed: Which Size Fits Your Bedroom?

10 ઑક્ટોબર, 2026

A king mattress is the same length as a queen but about 16 inches wider, so the real question is whether your room has space for that extra width. For many couples in a typical GTA bedroom, a queen leaves more room to move around. A king makes sense when the room is large and you want the most sleeping space.

Prices in this article are current at the time of writing (October 2026) and can change. Always check the product page for the current price.

Queen vs king at a glance

	Queen	King
Standard mattress size in Canada	60″ × 80″	76″ × 80″
Width per person (2 sleepers)	About 30″	About 38″
Good fit for	Most couples, smaller main bedrooms, guest rooms	Large main bedrooms, couples who want more space

Mattress sizes can vary slightly by manufacturer. Our guide to mattress sizes in Canada covers every size from single to king.

The bed frame is bigger than the mattress

This is the part people often forget. A bed frame, especially one with a headboard or upholstered sides, is longer and wider than the mattress. Here's one real example, the Platform Bed – Espresso (IF 5345), as listed by the manufacturer:

Queen: 82″ L × 62″ W × 12″ H
King: 82″ L × 80″ W × 12″ H

That's a low-profile platform bed. Beds with large headboards can be bigger. The Austin 'Olivia' bedroom set, for example, lists its queen bed at 84″ L × 63″ W and its king bed at 84″ L × 78″ W. Always use the bed dimensions on the product page, not just the mattress size, when you measure.

How much room do you need?

A common guideline is to leave about 24 to 30 inches of walking space on the sides of the bed you use and at the foot of the bed. You also need room for nightstands, a dresser with its drawers open, and doors and closets that swing open.

A simple way to check:

Measure your room wall to wall.
Subtract the bed frame width (from the product page).
See what's left for walking space and nightstands on each side.
Mark the bed's outline on the floor with painter's tape and walk around it.

Don't forget the delivery path. A king bed comes in more pieces than a mattress, but a king mattress is wide and needs to get through doors, hallways and elevators. See how to measure before your furniture delivery.

The price difference, with real examples

Going from queen to king usually costs more for both the bed and the mattress. Here's what we found in our store:

Beds

Platform Bed – Espresso (IF 5345): queen $183.99, king $243.99 (a $60.00 difference)
Hydraulic Storage Bed – Black PU (IF 5160): queen $393.99, king $443.99 ($50.00)
Austin 'Olivia' Bedroom Set: queen $1,479.99, king $1,523.99 ($44.00)

Mattresses

7″ Prime Foam Mattress: queen $150.00, king $300.00 ($150.00)
Sleep In Rest-o-pedic Euro Top Mattress: queen $194.99, king $294.99 ($100.00)
Hybrid Ice Mattress: queen $375.00, king $575.00 ($200.00)
Nora Hybrid Mattress: queen $450.00, king $650.00 ($200.00)

In these examples, the mattress makes up most of the extra cost of going king.

When a queen makes more sense

Your bedroom is on the smaller side, or you need space for a dresser and two nightstands.
It's a guest room or a single sleeper's room.
You want more choice. Most of our beds and mattresses come in queen, and our queen bed + mattress deals include combos under $500.

When a king makes more sense

Two adults share the bed and want more personal space.
A child or pet often joins you in bed.
Your room easily fits the frame width plus walking space on both sides.

For king pairings, see our king bed + mattress deals. If you're shopping on a budget, our list of bed + mattress combos under $500 includes a king option.

Quick answers

How much wider is a king than a queen?

A standard king mattress is about 76″ wide and a queen is about 60″ wide, so a king is about 16″ wider. Both are about 80″ long.

Can I put a king mattress on a queen bed?

No. The mattress needs a frame or base of the same size.

Is a king bed worth the extra cost?

It depends on your room and how many people share the bed. If the room fits it comfortably and you want more space, many people find it worthwhile. If space is tight, a queen is usually the more practical choice.